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How could a person potentially overdose on negatively inotropic drugs such as beta blockers etc. and how does this effect the heart?

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Too much/too many: If you take too much of anything (including water), you can overdose. Od of a bb will cause low blood pressure, excessively slow heart rate, heart block, dizziness and passing out. Enough of anything can cause death. Don't consider it for suicide: it would be unpredictable and unpleasant.

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Answered 4/26/2014

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